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m n i' i. tfiantauqua is ueugnt To Nnfrtesboro Pofts Other New* of Interest Told By Our Energetic CoiTOopen The Swarthmore Chautauqua in its fourth return to Murfressboro i* being attended with as much enthus iasm as ever. Mr. Hibechman'e lec ture last night, (Monday) was an eye-opener to many who believe America to be the only safe and rock bottom country in the world today. But the constructive criticism of the speaker was concluded with mention of sound remedies, in the faith of which Mr. Hibschman builds his high ideals for the safety and future of America. Many consider the lec ture by far the best the chautauqua has furnished. Heat to Aid Society Mrs. J. A. Campbell entertained the Aid Society of the Methodist church last Thursday afAraeen. A good attendance eras present. Church New* Thanksgiving offerings for the or phanage were received last Sunday at the Baptist church. Dr. Clark's Bible class gave $173 and $100 was given by one lady member of the church. The enact total amount do nated is forgotten, (by correspon dent) The regular monthly services were held at the Episcopal church last Sunday afternoon and was well at tended. The Methodist church will hold their annual Thanksgiving service next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. An orphanage program will be given by members of the Sunday school, just before the 11 o'cloek hour. The Meherrln and Murfreesboro B. Y. P. U.'s were well represented at the.district B. Y. P. D. Convention held at Buckhorn church last Sunday afternoon. B. Y. P. U S.ocial The Junior B. Y. P. U. of the Mur freesboro church gave their autumn soda] last Monday evening in the social room ,of the church basement Pleasant games were enjoyed. Pea nuts and candy were served. Mr. and Mrs. Whitley directed the amuse ment. At The College "Amateur Night" at Chowan Col lege last Friday evening was quite enjoyed by those of the town who at- j tended. It was considered well done. , PERSONALS ?in itessie Barnes has returned ( bom from Roanoke, Va., where she ?pent some time with her aunt, Mr* Rosa Vaughan Winborne who has ' been ilL 1 Miss Maude Vinson left Monday I for Baltimore, Mr., where she will < spend Thanksgiving with her friend, i Mrs. W. A. Myers. | Little "Ted" Larkin of Weldon, N. C., spent a few days last week with hie uncle, Rev. L. C. Larkin. Mr. and. Mrs. Hunter of Rich c Square have moved to Murfreesboro, 1 and have rented rooms on ' College t place. Mr. Hunter is doing con- t struction work here. Mr. W. C. Ferguson and family , spent Sunday afternoon in Como with " Mrs. Ferguson's father. The Chautauqua music, piano and accordina, and the superintendent's ' lecture this, Tuesday afternoon, was < superb. 1 ST. JOHNS NEWS \ Mr. R. L. Edwards and sons, Obie 1 and Elbert Edwards of this section made a business trip to Ahoslde Sat- 1 unlay. j Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howard and little sen, Jesse Ray and Mr. and Mrs. 1 Tommie Parker and little daughter, Hasel, from Slab Town were the ' guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Ed- ' wards Sunday. Mr. J. C. Benthall from Ahoslde made a business trip to St Johns Monday. A Thanksgiving entertainment was given at our school Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Blow and daughter, Mildred Maria, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Coggsdale from Rosemary were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Blow, Sunday. Messrs. Frank and Madison Hale, Joe Brogin, Swanson Hall, George and Garway Howard, Misses Sallie and Callie Hall of Slab Town motored over to Miss Rnby Howard's Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaton Blow, Mrs. Bottle Congleton, Claud Herrick and Josie Blow of this section were the guests of Miss Nettie Sumner and Mr. and Mre. Everett Hall at Center Grove, Sunday. Mrs. Bottle Congleton from this section is spending part of this week with her daughter, Mrs. Aliee Hall nt Center Grove. Mr. Archie Congleton, Lettie and Claud Herrick and Josie Blow motor ed over to Ahoekie Monday evening. Fall planting of tree* and shrubs is preferred to spring planting be cause the wounds heal over and a few new roots are produced so that the plant* are ready to grow In the spring, say horticultural worker* of the State College and Department. * FASHIONS * By Lillian Meriwether * a ? * **???*< la these times the morning how seem all too short for the pre pan tion of the affairs of afternoon an evening. Bat especially designed t meet the needs of a woman's leisut hoars, are' hosts of robes and negl gees that flatteringly dress fot th boudoir or the breakfast table and t keep her cosily warm. The old-fashioned wrapper has dh appeared with the bygone years. Th newest negligees are exquisite ares tiong and evoke the admiration of th discerning woman who is fastidiou in her dress ideals. The shops indicat her taste today. The rest robe has restful appearance; simple pale col ors and pastel shades are made up t long graceful lines, and the inside o the garment is as attractive as th outside. Everything is dainty, fiat 'and perishable. The most beaatifv of them might easily be mlstskei for formal evening gowns. Crepe de chine, georgette and lac combined made a charming am graceful negligee seen on sale in on of the shops. The body part was o the crepe, the long cape of georgette this being bordered with lace, whlbl also trimmed the yoke, collar am sleeves. The theatres display somi charming negligees in the boudoi scenes, bat these mast be seen to b< appreciated. Breakfast Coats The breakfast coat is a practica garment and is smart and handsome There are coats of crepe de chine am lace; changeable taffeta and plias< ribbon, with decorative motifs, streamers aad rosette buttons; anc with the breakfast coat, as with all negligees, is worn ths attractive cap One can bay ready-made locks all arranged to form a coiffure as well as a cap, made not necessarily of hair, bat of Chinese silk, and the undress ed locks of the wearer are hidden by rosettes of braided hair or silk which come well down at the sides of the head. To complete the costume one slips into the light satin sandals, trimmed and buckeld with fancy stones. 'Robes There are quilted robes made of rich satin and imported from Japan, fashioned with high collars and long sleeves, deep pocket and silk cord girdles. O.'ll - - m.' ' 1 V a a m oua vejvet roots ana rooes ol juilted heavy aatin. interlined with amb's wool and silk-lined, are on dis play in the shops awaiting your :hoiee. There are wool plaid loani ng robes, man tailored, and embel ished with silk cord at the collar, ruffs and pockets. Chenille corduroy nakes h queenly robe, moufflon bor lering the low, pointed neck-line, naking it look luxurious as well as ^coming, and lined throughout with dlk. Corduroy velvet lined with dotted dlk mull mAkes a comfy dressing ;own, and incidentally, the best thing ? take along when traveling; it has he deep shawl collar, kimono sleeves, leep cuffs, large pockets and a nar ow sash girdle. Popular colors in rorduroy and rose, Copenhagen blue, lenna and wisteria. The silk linings end additional attractiveness. There are lounging robes of all vool albatross, hand embroidered with crochet edge and self tie, and the flowered flannelette kimonas with satin ribbon trimmings. The young girl will like the quilted satin robe, hand embroidered in small designs in the Japanese fashion in a variety of colors and charming In effect At the end of the day, when the period of relaxation comes, how much easier a woman can rest in an attractive bit of. apparel and if the weather is mild, fer the temperature of the room allows it she just slips into her silk night robe or silk pa jamas. These last, in the Chinese type, censist of trousers and mandar in, coolie, or hoari .coat. Satin Hat. Now that every woman has bought her winter supply of hats, fashion, with her usual perversity, puts a new one on the market, and satin hats are the vogue, gleaming with lace and a touch of silver or gold. Anything but a satin hat might seem too heavy foi a velvet gown, and then, too, a satin hat might be worn with any frocjc. Those who lead, the fashion mre al ready wearing them, the followers oi fashion will wear them later just when something new is about ato be launched. Feather trimmed hats are also pop ulsr just now?women have beer wearing the small untrimmed cloeh< so long that they are turning t< fluffy trimmings for relief. Coque ostrich and hackle (fathers, are used Flowers made of black lace are user in trimming the large hate of thi | fleppy variety. 1 Some women always like to wear i veil against the wind, and for th flattering look they give, and veil are being worn with any and ever hat. Thar* art the taca vsUa an< the veils to be warn daapad arounc the hat These Jattar, novelty veil* are of ChantHly taee and are draped In different graceful way*. Larg? vails of nat are decorated with braid tag in the farm of a bird or flower. COLE RAIN NEWS Mrs. C. L. Henry and Kisa Martki White went to Ahoekie last Tuesday Messrs. Holly and Henry attended court in Windsor last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. W. S. Sessoms Went to Wflsoi Wadneaday. Mr. and Mrs. I* D. Parry and L. A Parry spent last Wednesday in Nor folk. .i Mr. C. B. Mortis made a business trip to Edenton last Wednesday. Mr. J. Waylaad Barnes want U Ahoskia last Wednesday evening. Mr. C. W. Hughas spent several days in Norfolk last week. Dr. and Mrs.' L. A. No well want to Ahoekie-last Wedneaday. Mrs. Ann Parry, the grandmother of Mrs. C. B. Morris, with whom she now Uvea, celebrated her 91st birth day last Sunday. She enjoys remark able health and Want visiting last weak out la the country. Dr. and Mrs. Mercer of Ahttkh ?pent last Wednesday night hers with Mrs. Mercer's parents. Mr. Paul Story of Ahoekie was here Inst Wednesday in tha interest of Chevrolet cars. Mr. J. C. Beasley made a business trip to Mnrfreesboro last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Harrell spent last Wednesday and Thursday in 1 Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. A E. Wilson and Mr. , J. T. White made s business trip to _ Ahoekie last Thursday. Meadames Morris and Evans spent > last Thursday in Windsor. I Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Phelps went to I Ahoskie Inst Thursday afternoon. Miss Thelma Forehand, who I teaches near Murfceesboro, spent the i week-end here with her parents. The Wemana Missionary Society met ' at the church last Friday afternoon but the weather being inclement the crowd was small, but had a good pro gram and collection. This waa the close of the quarter. Mrs. N. E. White and Mias Martha White went to Ahoslde last Saturday. Mrs. Marthu Askew and children spent the week-end in Winton. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Britton went to Mars Hill last Sunday morning where/Mr. Britton spoke in the in terest of the ?6-Million Campaign. Mr. Peele and Mias Beckman of Lewiston were visitors in town last Sunday. ? w ??" ?? ouu vwiuuiHiti?j were shocked on lest Sunday evening to learn of the sudden death of our es teemed citisen, Mr. Estus White who passed away so peacefully at his home here. Details of his funeral will be given later. Mr. C. B. Morris made a business trip to Ahoskie last Wednesday. Mr. Es White, Jr., who is attending school at Wfeke Forest where he is a senior, and Mr. Joe White from State College, arrived here Monday to at tend the burial of their father. Bev. Herman Barnes and wife of Riverside were visitors in town last Monday. Miss Estelle White, who is at school at Oxford, reached home last Monday night to attend the burial of her father. Miss Rose Nowell went oyer to Ahoskie last Monday. mIll neck news Tis said best farming section in Hertford County is in Mill Neck. The crops are unusually good. Some to bacco is yet to be marketed; cotton fields begin to look bare; peanuts have been rapidly picked. A beauti ful fall has meant much to the far mers. To see the many new cars on the roads show farmers must have realised good sales from their crop. Thursday is legal Thanksgiving day and everyone should remember their contribution to the orphanage. Mill Neek is progressing in school work. Two trucks take advanced pu pils to Harrellsville since the two schools have consolidated, Mrs. Sum ner and Miss Kate Newsome are the teachers for Mill Neck. Rev. Mr. Walters filled hi| regu lar appointment at Christian Har bor on Sunday. We regret to say since my last let ter death has claimed two of our old est and best citixens, Mr. John S. Winborne and Mr. Augustus Burch. I've heard on Thursday night, De cember 6, that there will be "an Old Maids' Convention" given in the Har rellsville school building for the bene ; fit of the Methodist church. Refresh , ments will be served also. We like t to see Old Maids' Conventions. 'Tie the place to laugh. Let's all go see who will be the lucky "Old Maid." EXECUTOR'S NOTICE t Having qualified as executor of the estate of Richard O. Whitley, deceas > ed, late of Hertford County, North i Carolina, this is to notify all persons > holding claims against the said es > tate to exhibit them to the undersign , ed at Como, N. C., on or before the . 26th day of October, 1924, or this i notice will be pleaded in bar of their e recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make imme s dlate payment- - e This the 26 day of October, 1928. ft r. A. MAJETTE. Executor y 10-26-6t estate of Richard 0. Whitley -J... | MAPLETOM NEWS Mrs. Ella Wiggins of Murfrees I boro who spent several days laat > week with her daughter Mrs H. V. . Parker hen, returning to her home Saturday afternoon. We were greatly surprised to hear of the marriage of Miss Fannie Leigh Dixon to Mr. Percy Brett last Friday , evening. Both were from Mapleton. Miae Ella Mae Parker of Chowan > College who spent the week-end with I her parents, Mr. and M?s. H. V. Parker, returned to her- work Mon ' day afternoon. Mies Helen Brett returned to [ Chowan College Monday after (pend ing the week end with her parents, , Mr. and Mrs. B. Brett Mies Annie B. Hobbe spent several , days last week with Mrs. C. W. Steph enson and returned to her home near I Como, Sunday afternoon, being ac companied by Mr. Barker and Mrs. S. L. Griffin and children. Mr. Abram Dixon left last Satur day for a visit to relatives in Pitt county. There will be Thanksgiving ser vices at Mount Tabor next Thursday. A large crowd is expected. Mr. O. C. Picot and Mr. Moore of Como were with us at Mt Tabor laat Sunday and* gave us two good talks on the 75-Million campaign. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holloman and daughter, Lillian and Violet Laaatter of Winton spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Holloman. Mr. M. D. Getting of AhoaUe was here on business a short while last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Moore of Ported mouth, Va., spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hare near here. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Griffith went to I Murfreesbero shopping Monda$ j morning. Miss Estelle Dixon returned to her school work in Murfreesboro Monday after a week end visit to her parents here. Mrs. E. Brett went to Murfrees boro Monday afternoon shopping and took her daughter, Miss Helen, back to college. Mr. Yonan, an Armenian, address ed the entire school in the auditorium Wednesday at 1 KK> p. m., on the sub ject of the Near East. He was a very interesting speaker, and some of his statements drew much applause. The Ahoskie boys motored over to - Whaleyville to play a game of basket ball Wednesday and brought back a victory won by the close score of 19-18. I Jewelry ' The Practical Xmas Gift As a token of sincerity and thoaghtfulness, nothing sur passes Jewelry as a gift at Christ mas time. Beautiful for its adornment quality, and practical because of its long remembrance, Jewelry is the appropriate gift Select your gifts now and we will hold them for you until the 24th of December. Select your Christmas watch now. Make a small payment. Call for the watch Christmas and make payments next year. We hare a Jewelry Catalogue for you. Please call or write for one. D. L MYERS & CO. j AHOSKIE, N. C. I L f I COMMERCIAL PRINTING OF ALL KINDS NEATLY AND PROMPTLY DONE AT THE HERALD OFFICE I HORSES AND MULES I At Ahoskie, Wednesday, Decern- I ber 5th, at 1 O'clock I Twenty-five Horses and Moles, young and well broke, and in fine condition. This is as fine ty of Missouri Mules as ever came to town, and they will be sold to the highest bidder next Wednesday. All Horses are in good shape? some extra good saddle horses in the lot, as well as driving and work horses. ? Must Get Rid of Entire Lot to Wind Up Estate. ? R Come Out and Select the One You Want. 9 i G. F. COLLINS, - Washington, N. C. I
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